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B.C. communities see sudden spike in overdoses and an animal drug may be to blameVancouver fire said due to the exposure to "extreme levels of human suffering", firefighters are limited to 81 shifts at Firehall 2 to try and limit compassion fatigue.HealthNov 27
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Police watchdog clears officers in death of naked man in Downtown EastsideOn Aug. 22, 2022, a man, later identified as 42-year-old Chris Amyotte by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, was seen running naked on a street in the Downtown Eastside.CrimeDec 5
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Morgan’s Warriors outreach group providing hope, healing for Winnipeg’s vulnerableMorgan's Warriors provides outreach support to the vulnerable people in Winnipeg three days a week, in memory of Morgan Harris.CanadaOct 7
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Fredericton police warn spike in drug overdoses is ‘significant’ and ‘not normal’There have been 33 overdose-related calls in September, and 13 of them were within a 24-hour period last week.CanadaSep 22
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The story of a Bishnoi foot soldierAbjeet Kingra was part of an Indian gang that has become such a menace that Canada branded it a terrorist organization.CanadaOct 9
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2025 Emmy Awards winners list: ‘The Studio,’ Seth Rogen win big, ‘Adolescence’ dominates'The Studio' won the Emmy for best comedy series Sunday night and set a record for comedy wins in a season with 13, including trophies from the Creative Arts Emmys.EntertainmentSep 14
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Edmonton woman survives being struck by lightningIt happened Thursday night in west Edmonton, as thunderstorms rolled through the region in the afternoon.WeatherJul 25
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2025 Emmy Awards nominations: ‘Severance’ and ‘The Studio’ dominateSeth Rogen and Catherine O'Hara are among the Canadians who racked up multiple Emmy nominations this year.EntertainmentJul 15
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Netanyahu says allies pressured him to allow ‘basic’ aid into GazaIn a video statement posted to social media, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel’s allies had voiced concern about “images of hunger.”WorldMay 19
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U.S. doctor says at inquest that B.C.’s 911 call-taking algorithm is ‘flawed’Dr. Michael Kurz is a physician who has written academic papers on best practices around emergency medical dispatch in the United States.CrimeMay 7
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Recipe: Sakura ShortbreadThis is the perfect time of year to make Sakura Shortbread. Here is a step-by-step recipe that shows you how so you can do it from home!LifestyleMar 30
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Saskatoon overdoses having an impact on Narcan availabilityAmidst a staggering jump in overdoses, Saskatoon first responders and support organizations are seeing significant demand for naloxone kits.HealthMar 7
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Overdoses in Saskatoon are taking a toll on city’s first respondersSaskatoon Fire reported 37 overdoses in the last 24 hours alongside several suspicious deaths which may be connected to the overdoses.HealthMar 6
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Overdoses spike in Saskatchewan despite downward trendOverdoses in 2024 marked a four-year low for Saskatchewan. But recent overdoses in Saskatoon and alerts of dangerous drug supplies make optimism about the trend premature.HealthFeb 27
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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next'The pope is fine until he’s dead': The pontiff looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like his death.WorldFeb 20
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Kelowna mother’s stroller wagon stolen, returned unsalvagableRolling through town in a plastic wagon is Jarrica Kerik's only option after having her larger stroller wagon stolen last night.CrimeJan 24
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Herb Jamieson homeless shelter converts daytime beds to community spaceSome changes to the way the Herb Jamieson Centre operates caught those who use the men's emergency homeless shelter in central Edmonton by surprise.CanadaJan 22
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Ruby Franke’s daughter opens up further about her mother’s abuseShari Franke has a new memoir out and is revealing whether she'll ever be able to forgive her mother.TrendingJan 10
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Narcan raccoons, dirty diapers and stuffed animals: 12 of B.C.’s weirdest stories this yearFrom a home with walls packed with stuffed animals to thousands of pounds of diapers dumped in the woods, here are a few offbeat B.C. stories that caught our eye in 2024.TrendingDec 28, 2024
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Record year for emergency calls in SaskatoonA year of broken records for Saskatoon, 2024 saw increased emergency responses and more than double the community paramedic events compared with 2023.HealthDec 30, 2024